Estonian NT member Kristjan Kangur (202-F-82) joins Virtus Bologna for the Serie A play-offs, becoming first ever Estonian player in Serie A. Kangur spent the season in ASVEL Villeurbanne (9th place in French ProA final standings) where he averaged 5.1 pts + 2.2 rbs (16 min per game) the French league and 5.9 pts + 2.0 rbs in Euroleague (14 min per game). Kangur joined Virtus on Sunday, saying 'I hope to have some playing time, catch some attention and perhaps make a contract for the upcoming season', according to Estonian news portal Delfi Sport. Virtus will start best-of-five quarterfinal series against NGC Cantu on Thursday. They lost both games against Cantu in the regular season.

Sharks Antibes (ProA) agreed terms with 29-year old American guard Morris Curry (181-77kg-87, college: Providence, agency: Inception Sports). He played last season at Kalev/Cramo in Estonian Alexela KML. Curry managed to play in four leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In 14 Alexela KML games he had 10.1ppg, 2.5rpg and 3.8apg. He helped them to win the league title (twice) (also twice). Quite impressive season as he was named to Eurobasket.com Estonian League All-Imports Team and Ho... [read more]

Sharks Antibes (ProA) agreed terms with 29-year old American guard Morris Curry (181-77kg-87, college: Providence, agency: Inception Sports). He played last season at Kalev/Cramo in Estonian Alexela KML. Curry managed to play in four leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In 14 Alexela KML games he had 10.1ppg, 2.5rpg and 3.8apg. He helped them to win the league title (twice) (also twice). Quite impressive season as he was named to Eurobasket.com Estonian League All-Imports Team and Honorable Mention. Curry also played 11 games in VTB United League where he recorded 14.1ppg, 2.3rpg, 4.9apg and 1.0spg. The other team Curry played shortly was Sluc Nancy. In four ProA games he averaged 9.3ppg, 2.3rpg and 3.8apg. He also played 7 games in Eurocup where he got 6.0ppg, 1.4rpg and 2.0apg.The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Curry was voted Eurobasket.com All-EuroChallenge Player of the Year in 2014.He is quite experienced player. Curry has played also professionally in Austria (Gmunden Swans), Bulgaria (Lukoil Academic Sofia), Finland (KTP-Basket), Germany (Giessen 46ers and Mitteldeutscher BC), Greece (AEK Athens), Poland (AZS Koszalin) and France (Chalons-Reims).He attended Providence College until 2010 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player.

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26-year old center Thomas van der Mars (208-C-90) had a great game in the last round for second-ranked Rapla and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 9. He had a double-double of 23 points and 17 rebounds, while his team crushed Tarvas (#7, 3-6) with 20-point margin 81-61. Rapla is placed at 2nd position in Estonian league. They would have been even better if they did not have these two lost games earlier in Regular Season. Rapla will need more victories to improve... [read more]

26-year old center Thomas van der Mars (208-C-90) had a great game in the last round for second-ranked Rapla and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 9.He had a double-double of 23 points and 17 rebounds, while his team crushed Tarvas (#7, 3-6) with 20-point margin 81-61. Rapla is placed at 2nd position in Estonian league. They would have been even better if they did not have these two lost games earlier in Regular Season. Rapla will need more victories to improve their 7-2 record. van der Mars turned to be Rapla's top player in his first season with the team. University of Portland graduate has very impressive stats this year. van der Mars is in league's top in points (3rd best: 19.2ppg) and averages solid 1.2bpg and 65.1% FGP.

Second best performed player last round was Erik Keedus (198-F-90) of Kalev/Cramo. He is former international forward in his 3rd season at Kalev/Cramo. In the last game Keedus recorded impressive double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds. Of course he led Kalev/Cramo to another comfortable win outscoring Noorteliiga (#9, 0-7) 102-69. Kalev/Cramo's 4th position in the standings has not changed. His team's 5-2 record is not bad at all. Keedus is one of the most experienced players at Kalev/Cramo and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

Third place about best performers goes to forward Joonas Jarvelainen (202-F/C-90, agency: Octagon Europe) of TTU (#3). Jarvelainen scored 21 points and grabbed ten rebounds. He was a key player of TTU, leading his team to a 92-78 easy win against the lower-ranked Valga (#6, 4-5). TTU needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 6 victories and 2 lost games. Jarvelainen has a great season in Estonia. After only 8 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 19.5ppg (2nd best) and rebounds with 9.4rpg (2nd best).

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of TU/Rock (7-1) in Tallinn on Thursday night. Visitors were rolled over by fourth ranked Kalev/Cramo (5-2) 86-63. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of TU/Rock. The game was mostly controlled by Kalev/Cramo. TU/Rock managed to win second period 22-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Kalev/Cramo dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compar... [read more]

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of TU/Rock (7-1) in Tallinn on Thursday night. Visitors were rolled over by fourth ranked Kalev/Cramo (5-2) 86-63. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of TU/Rock. The game was mostly controlled by Kalev/Cramo. TU/Rock managed to win second period 22-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Kalev/Cramo dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to TU/Rock's 32. It was a good game for American guard Demonte Harper (193-89, college: Morehead St.) who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 5 rebounds. American-Bulgarian power forward Cedric Simmons (206-86, college: N.Carolina St.) contributed with 11 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. International Janari Joesaar (198-93, college: UTRGV) answered with 16 points and 7 rebounds for TU/Rock. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Kalev/Cramo have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 5-2 record. TU/Rock at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Kalev/Cramo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tallinn to the arena TLU/Kalev. Bottom-ranked Noorteliiga is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to fourth ranked Kalev/Cramo (5-2) 102-69. The former international forward Erik Keedus (198-90) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Martin Dorbek chipped in 20 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was power forward Madis Soodla (205-97) with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Kalev/Cramo. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 5-2 record. Noorteliiga lost their seventh game in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. Kalev/Cramo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tallinn to the arena TLU/Kalev. The game in Rakvere supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Rapla (7-2) played at the court of 6th ranked BC Rakvere (3-6). Rapla did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 81-61 on Saturday. Thomas van der Mars nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 17 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Justin Baker came up with 14 points and 8 rebounds for BC Rakvere in the defeat. BC Rakvere's coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Rapla moved-up to second place. Loser BC Rakvere dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Rapla will meet at home Valga (#6) in the next round. BC Rakvere will play against Parnu and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Valga was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked TTU (6-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Valga (4-5). TTU defeated Valga 92-78. The best player for the winners was Sten Olmre who scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. TTU moved-up to third place. Valga at the other side keeps the fifth position with five games lost. TTU will have a break next round. Valga will play at home against Parnu (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 9 TLU/Kalev was smashed by Parnu on the road 73-49. The most impressive performance of 9th round was 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Norman Kabin of Parnu.

The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Parnu's (4-5) home victory over 8th ranked TLU/Kalev (1-7) 73-49. The game without a history. Parnu led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. 24 personal fouls committed by TLU/Kalev helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Lithuanian swingman Edvinas Seskus (196-95) who had a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Norman Kabin (188-97, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Parnu players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Kaido Saks (207-86, agency: Blacktop Management) who recorded 10 points and 9 rebounds and forward Janis Vahter (196-86) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Parnu moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Valga. TLU/Kalev at the other side keeps the eighth position with seven games lost. Parnu's next round opponent will be Valga (#6) on the road. TLU/Kalev's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tallinn Kalev/Cramo. Top scorers:TLU/Kalev: J.Vahter 12+6reb+1ast, R.Tamm 12+3reb+2ast, K.Saks 10+9reb+1ast, M.Kurg 8+4reb+3ast, R.Grabauskas 5+7reb+1ast, R.Roos 2+1reb+1astParnu: K.Kask 12+6reb, E.Seskus 11+10reb+4ast, N.Kabin 10+5reb+5ast, S.Sutt 10+5reb+1ast, M.Kirves 10+4reb, R.Hallik 7+4reb+3ast

The game in Rakvere supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Rapla (7-2) played at the court of 6th ranked BC Rakvere (3-6). Rapla did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 81-61 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Rapla. BC Rakvere managed to win second period 22-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Dutch center Thomas van der Mars (208-90, college: Portland) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 17 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Slovenian point guard Domen Bratoz (189-93, agency: Two Points) accounted for 21 points and 5 assists. American power forward Justin Baker (203-89, college: Utah Valley) came up with 14 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Oliver Metsalu (196-93) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for BC Rakvere in the defeat. BC Rakvere's coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Rapla moved-up to second place. Loser BC Rakvere dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Rapla will meet at home Valga (#6) in the next round. BC Rakvere will play against Parnu and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Tarvas: J.Baker 14+8reb, T.Eichfuss 14+5reb, O.Metsalu 14+5reb+1ast, S.Post 8+1reb+2ast, M.Byrd 6+10reb+1ast, B.Perine 5+1astRapla: T.van der Mars 23+17reb+2ast, D.Bratoz 21+2reb+5ast, M.Paasoja 17+4reb+1ast, I.Kajupank 9+4reb, S.Kaldre 8+4reb+1ast, R.Suarez 3+6reb+4ast

The game in Valga was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked TTU (6-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Valga (4-5). TTU defeated Valga 92-78. The game was mostly controlled by TTU. Valga was better in fourth quarter 22-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Valga's 28 and made 20-of-24 charity shots (83.3 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Valga helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Sten Olmre (192-95) who scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. International power forward Joonas Jarvelainen (202-90, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Latvian Ivars Rihards Zvigurs (198-95) who recorded 16 points and 5 rebounds and the former international point guard Kristo Saage (186-85) added 14 points and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. TTU moved-up to third place. Valga at the other side keeps the fifth position with five games lost. TTU will have a break next round. Valga will play at home against Parnu (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Valga: I.Rihards Zvigurs 16+5reb+2ast, K.Saage 14+4reb+4ast, K.Kanbergs 13+5reb+2ast, S.Silavs 10+2reb+5ast, R.Peterson 8+2reb+1ast, R.Lindments 7+10reb+1astTTU: J.Jarvelainen 21+10reb+2ast, S.Olmre 19+8reb+6ast, K.Akenparg 19+1reb+4ast, T.Raadik 15+6reb+4ast, N.Vujovic 9+7reb, R.Koort 6+2reb+2ast

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of TU/Rock (7-1) in Tallinn on Thursday night. Visitors were rolled over by fourth ranked Kalev/Cramo (5-2) 86-63. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of TU/Rock. The game was mostly controlled by Kalev/Cramo. TU/Rock managed to win second period 22-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Kalev/Cramo dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to TU/Rock's 32. It was a good game for American guard Demonte Harper (193-89, college: Morehead St.) who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 5 rebounds. American-Bulgarian power forward Cedric Simmons (206-86, college: N.Carolina St.) contributed with 11 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Kalev/Cramo players scored in double figures. International Janari Joesaar (198-93, college: UTRGV) answered with 16 points and 7 rebounds and the former international Janar Talts (206-83) added 12 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for TU/Rock. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Kalev/Cramo have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 5-2 record. TU/Rock at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Kalev/Cramo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tallinn to the arena TLU/Kalev. Top scorers:TU/Rock: J.Joesaar 16+7reb+1ast, J.Talts 12+5reb+1ast, M.Thomas 12+3reb+2ast, G.Dorbek 8+1reb, D.Milka 7+3reb+1ast, V.Jois 6+11reb+1astKalev/Cramo: D.Harper 18+5reb+3ast, S.Sokk 13+2reb+3ast, C.Simmons 11+8reb+1ast, V.Liutych 11+3reb+1ast, M.Dorbek 8+2reb+5ast, M.Tollefsen 8+3reb+1ast

Bottom-ranked Noorteliiga is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to fourth ranked Kalev/Cramo (5-2) 102-69. The game without a history. Kalev/Cramo led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Noorteliiga's players. Kalev/Cramo brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. The former international forward Erik Keedus (198-90) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and the former international guard Martin Dorbek (194-91) chipped in 20 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was power forward Madis Soodla (205-97) with 16 points and 8 rebounds and Karl-Joosep Luus (200-98) scored 17 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Kalev/Cramo. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 5-2 record. Noorteliiga lost their seventh game in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. Kalev/Cramo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tallinn to the arena TLU/Kalev. Top scorers:Noorteliiga: K.Luus 17+4reb, M.Soodla 16+8reb, C.Jurgens 9+5reb+1ast, R.Pehka 7+2reb+4ast, E.Schmalz 4+2reb+1ast, E.Kuhi 4+2reb+1astKalev/Cramo: M.Dorbek 20+3reb+4ast, E.Keedus 15+12reb+5ast, M.Gladness 12+2reb, S.Jurno 12+2reb, V.Liutych 9+1reb+2ast, R.Veideman 8+2reb+4ast

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